I LOVE Z!!!
This is the third book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series. J R Ward has definitely kicked it up a notch.
Zadist or Z is a very tormented soul with the voice of an angel. Many years ago in the old country Z was used as a sex slave by a cruel mistress, needless to say Z doesn't trust women as far as he could throw them. However, something about the female Bella causes his tender feelings to be awakened. When Bella is kidnapped by the race's enemies, Z does everything he can to find her and bring her back. When Bella is found, Z defies even Wrath to keep her by his side. Bella arouses Z to a different feeling. He becomes truly a Lover Awakened!!